Ileus

• What are some causes of ileus?

  Post op

  Inflammation

  Opioids

  Anticholinergics

  Mesenteric artery ischaemia
• What are some risk factors for ileus?

  Age

  Electrolyte derangement

  Dementia/parkinsons

  Opioids

  Intestinal resection
• What are some signs an symptoms of ileus?

  Failure to fart

  Bloating

  Abdo distention

  Nausea and vomiting

  High NG output
• What are some things seen on examination for ileus?

  Distended abdomen

  Absent bowel sounds
• What are some bloods done for ileus?

  FBC

  CRP

  U&Es

  Bone profile

  Magnesium
• What imaging is done for ileus?

  CT abdo and pelvis
• What are the main aims for investigations for ileus?

  Rule out more serious pathology
• What management is done for ileus?

  NG tube

  Nil by mouth

  Bloods

  Mobilisation

  Medication